The Importance of Passive "Built-in" Fire Protection
The coming decade presents major challenges for those who design, build and manage the surroundings that we live and work within. As part of the necessary drive towards a zero carbon environment, it is essential that we remain focused on the need for appropriately installed passive "built-in" fire protection measures as an integrated and essential element within a constructions design, not just to warrant the long term sustainability of the fabric of the building but to safeguard the life safety of those within it.
Latest News from ASFP
Man saves baby from London tower block fire. Click here
Fire and Rescue 2010: Sticking to fire regulations ‘not enough,’ industry expert warns. Click here
Lack of building plans “hampered” rescue effort at Lakanal House. Click here
Hotel evacuated as large fire hits waste processing site.
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Food factory owner pays £20,000 for fire safety breaches.
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The ASFP, in conjunction with the FIA held a very successful Risk Assessor Training Day on Monday 5th July specifically covering many aspects of Passive Fire Protection.
The presentations on the day may be downloaded in PowerPoint PDF form. Click here
Firex 2011
ASFP announce a major presence at International Firex 2011
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